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in arbitrio alieno

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A quick definition of in arbitrio alieno:

Term: IN ARBITRIO ALIENO

Definition: In arbitrio alieno means that something is left to the judgment of another person. This term is often used in legal situations where property is given to a trustee to use as they see fit for the benefit of others. It means that the trustee has the power to make decisions about how the property is used, without needing to consult anyone else.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: In arbitrio alieno (in ahr-bi-tree-oh ay-lee-ee-noh or al-ee-). [Law Latin] According to the judgment of another. This term refers to property bequeathed to a trustee for the benefit of others, to be used in the trustee's discretion.

Example: John's father left him a trust fund to be used for his education "in arbitrio alieno." This means that John's trustee has the power to decide how much money to spend on his education and what expenses to cover.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the term "in arbitrio alieno" is used in a legal context. When property is bequeathed to a trustee for the benefit of others, the trustee has the power to make decisions about how to use the property. This can include deciding how much money to spend, what expenses to cover, and when to distribute the property to the beneficiaries. The trustee is expected to use their judgment and act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

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I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
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Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
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My bad, 24th*
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What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
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somethings gotta give
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I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
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They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
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